Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

The recall involves an 8-inch long metal bracelet with a heart-shaped charm. The name "Reebok" is engraved on the one side of the charm. The charm bracelet was provided as a free gift with the purchase of various styles of children's footwear.

Is my product affected?

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• Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets · About 300,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Major shoe stores nationwide from May 2004 through March 2006. The manufacturer's retail price of the shoes ranged between $33 and $50.; Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass..

Injuries or incidents reported

Reebok has received a report of a death caused by lead poisoning of a 4-year-old child from Minneapolis, Minn. The child reportedly swallowed a piece from one of these bracelets.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Reebok at (888) 225 2353 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Reebok's Web site at www.reebok.com

Recall history and context

Reebok appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Reebok recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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